Parents of South Georgia teen found dead inside gym mat file amended lawsuit
Kendrick Johnson's parents file amended lawsuit
The parents of Kendrick Johnson, the South Georgia teen found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in 2013, have filed an updated federal lawsuit.
ATLANTA - The parents of Kendrick Johnson, the South Georgia teen found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in 2013, have filed an updated federal lawsuit.
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What we know:
According to court documents, the lawsuit challenges the findings listed on Johnson’s death certificate, which states he died from "accidental positional asphyxia." His parents, however, argue that conclusion has been scientifically disproven.
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What they're saying:
The amended suit accuses the Georgia Department of Public Health of violating the Civil Rights Act of 1871 and the 14th Amendment. Johnson’s death has long been the subject of national attention and scrutiny, as his family continues to push for accountability and a full reexamination of the case.